Reclassifies certain positions within the early childhood services unit and establishes mental health specialist positions.
The bill addresses the challenges Hawaii faces in providing early intervention services for children under three with special needs. It reclassifies certain positions within the early childhood services unit of the Department of Health to improve recruitment and retention of early intervention specialists. Additionally, it establishes two full-time equivalent mental health specialist positions to meet infant and early childhood mental health needs. Funding is appropriated for these purposes.
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